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Just an amazing all round work Derfel! The buildings look great, not too big but just right. The mountain is also well crafted with an array of detail rewarding the eyes. I will spend a long time looking over this. Cheers

This is a thread about Aussie sales and your post makes no sense Perhaps you could elaborate.

Good work shaggy! Now where is Fred Makes a bit more sense, perhaps I am looking for sense where there is none, maybe we need to just see how the fire whisky tastes first. Say we going near Wolf Creek?

Bulldog has roused from his apparent time zone problems Well it seems strange to me too all these weird goings on in this town of Willoughby. People turning to birds. Maybe scruffy was a person once as well? Jethro, do you guys own a chainsaw? Austin should know how to use it I suppose coming from Texas an all. Whats this talk of the Mayor stopping the train!!! Seems like a hard thing to achieve without someone on the train to help him out. ...and exactly how is going to a farm helping us find a way out of Willoughby, unless you actually live in a different zip code! Man I am getting a tad confused. So do you have some things to tell us Jethro? some sort of secrets that couldn't be revealed around the others?

Sorry but since Austin, Herman and I are already in group 3, we are breaking the Nerd Mafia up, find another group of Hillbillie psychos locals to hang with Marky Mark. Well I think 6 is enough for the ute ride. Which other locals are with Jethro?

This is fantastic Teddy, lovely design with lots to draw the eye in! Bravo, definitely a favourite of mine.

Welcome one and all, let me start by saying that ever since laying eyes on this set, it has been gnawing away at me to get it, and thanks to the Australian Governments recession busting stimulus package, I picked up Green Grocer and Cafe Corner! Has TLC delivered one of the greatest sets ever? Read on to find out. 10185: Green Grocer Come join our hosts for this review. First up is Oliver Clothesoff and his lovely wife Patty O'Furniture. OC: Lets show these lovely out-of-towners around Patty PO: It will be my pleasure. Also give a rousing welcome to Eileen Dover and Ben Down. They will guide you through this rollicking adventure in true Lego style. BD: I dropped my quarter down the drain here. ED: Sorry, I can't see it. On with the show, you wont be disappointed Set name: Green Grocer Set number: 10185 Pieces: 2352 Year of release: 2008 Minifigures: 4 Price: $149 US, $249 Aus, ~$155 Eur Box size: 57 x 48 x 10 Weight: 3.18 Kilograms Bricklink, Brickset, Peeron, S@H Box We start our review with the front of the box. Its a whopper! Its shows our four plucky hosts in all their two dimensional glory coexisting peacefully in this lovely building. A quick spin picture demonstrates that, yes, the house has 4 walls just like a real house. The back of the box reveals all of the inbuilt goodness of this set. The characters moving through the building and an awesome site of Green Grocer alongside Cafe Corner and Market Street. The top of the box has the complete parts list, though to be honest, if the beauty of this set hasn't won you over, a checklist probably wont help all that much. Here is a picture of the side of the box showing what trouble young Ben Down can get up to! (Link as the picture is long ways and interrupts the review flow too much.) Underside of box Instructions This set comes with three manuals, the first for ground floor, second for first floor, and third for the top floor and roof, whew I get tired just thinking about building this beauty! The back of each manual has different advertisements for Lego. The random instruction page. Parts/pieces Just take a look at all the polybags for just the first part of the build. 10 bags plus two 16 x 32 baseplates. The first floor doesn't require anywhere near as many bags so don't be alarmed. Back to 10 bags for the top floor and roof, normal programming has resumed. Part one of the build. I have taken a picture of all the parts included for part one (not the others though) As you can see by the two pictures there is quite a few small pieces for this section. The minifigures are contained in the first section of the build (This may be the most common way, but if anyone has built the Death Star 10188, they will know that the parts were scattered throughout the sets poly bags) It is often hard to take a flash photo of the figures when one has a white torso, suffice to say there is no printing on the front of Eileens torso though. All figures have no printing on the rear of the torso's. They all come with the classic smile face of Lego past. OC: Hey, who you calling plain! Part one of the build This set starts off with a whole lot of tiling to get the beautiful floor built, then heads skyward after that. OC: I tell you Eileen, now that the tilers have finished, the builders will be back in a week or so. ED: Hope so, its a bit drafty at the moment. PO: My, you certainly look hungry Mr rat. OC: Why you bugging me kid? We got sandwiches in stock already! A view of the newly installed cash register with all the candy goodness, and the beginnings of a fridge. I really love the entrance to the upstairs rooms, complete with mail boxes in the hallway. ED: Well, at least my mail is starting to arrive, even if I don't have a place to sleep yet. So many great colour parts just in the food and drink products on level one. PO: We better get some refrigeration in here soon or we are ruined! The waste bins around back of the shop. OC:What do you mean Santa's been? OC: Well we got doors at least. The guy will be back later with the refrigeration equipment. BD: Hmmm, bananas look good. The fully stocked shop looks amazing. BD: Mmmmm five finger discount! yoink The angles on the shop door, awning and fruit boxes really give the shopfront a lovely extra dimension in detail. Not to mention the hanging lanterns, fire hydrant and street lamp. ED: Hi everyone, the baby has arrived via stork. When will the bedrooms be built? PO: ... and when the builders were finished they left all their rubbish lying in the street! Part two of the build I really love all the sand green bricks that come in this set. They will be very useful for future building, though it looks like they were limited for choice for 1 x2 bricks as you only get the garage door groove bricks in this size, even though they are used not just on the front for detailing. Note the lovely columns continue up onto the next level. Also some great balcony detailing using the black skeleton feet. ED: ooops! From this angle, you get a better look into the first floor to see a nice fireplace and a bannister, which is all the interior we get for this floor. OC: Its ok Patty, the curtain makers will finish soon. From the rear we can see the great fire escape taking shape. This is a great feature for the back of this set and has been designed really well. Recreating the famous box picture shows the kitty wetting herself in peril thanks to Ben's hi jinks! Third part of the build. This being the start of the top floor building. We are off to a great with a continuation of the lovely bay window on the right, great wall detailing and the nice carpet rug and Grandfather clock. OC: Think of it as a picnic under the stars Patty, We even have half a clock to use for firewood if it gets cooler. Large cupcake? Some nice facade work again with the black slope pieces and windowing. PO: Well Mr Puss, I still say its too drafty up here. Apple? A radiator as well really lifts this floor above the one below, and should keep the residents a bit warmer up here. PO: I heard that! A shot of the Grandfather clock as well on the almost completed part three. Take a look at the finish on the bay window roofing, very nice We are getting there now, three floors together and the Green Grocer is looking like a member of a sprawling city street in some bustling city somewhere. Fourth and last section of the build, also shown in manual three. Featuring a nice balcony around back with barbeque, umbrella table and chairs its perfect on a sunny day. PO: Ben how did you get up there? ED: BBQ sparrow wings are almost done. Completed build This is what you ave been waiting for! It looks awe inspiring with its beautiful architecture now on fully completed display. Sometimes words aren't enough, so enjoy all the views of the completed Green Grocer. Its Modular baby yeah! Take in an aerial shot of the Green Grocer's levels. Another exploded view of all 4 parts. Good ol spare parts shot, its a cheese lovers dream! Ratings Build: 9/10: This took me about 6-8 hours as I was taking my time photographing it and searching for all the small pieces takes a while. It was an enjoyable build that kept me focused all the way through with no really mundane repetitive parts. Pieces: 10/10: Bang for your buck here, so many great small pieces and not a single BURP or LURP to be seen. Playability: 7/10: A lot of doors, windows, fire escape, mail boxes and the modularity of this allow for some playability, but it really is about looks. Design: 10/10: Its hard to imagine what they have missed on the design of this set. It really looks great up close and from a distance. Conclusion With a total score of 9/10 This set has rated well for me. I will mention again that I fell in love with this set from the moment I saw it, and at the time had yet to branch out into City, however I am so glad I did whilst this set was still on sale at S@H. Anyone who has any doubts should definitely not miss out on owning one of the true AFOL Lego masterpieces out there. Thanks. More pictures on my Brickshelf.

I will Dynamically spin to the Farm (3) with Jethro. Can't wait to milk some sheep and shear some cows! Some still rum wont be still for long with Bulldog around. Bring it on! If I hear a Banjo though I'm outta here!

Well I think TheBrickster got me too! Somewhere on board the Emerald Express I mentioned that someone was "youre my only hope!" Just not sure if I mispelt you're or he did. Princess Leia On!

Yes please don't put it in a locker....... Well I'm glad someone asked, where is our host? That does seem weird, but then I don't know much about coal anyway Maybe this is a good chance to search the trains boiler for bones!

Well I will take a look for you, checks underwear Nope no coal in here! I second this, it can only be thouroughly intriguing bad stopping here. This town is evil Evil EVIL! Is it anything like an island that disappears 30 years into the past and gets "LOST"? Then I am worried. Cmon now, don't be like that! Uhhhh, I can see your Linguini in that outfit Look like zombies to me, maybe schmelt knows some good recipes for brain, brainssssss Yes, most peculiar timing there.

The train has stopped! This will be the interesting part Brickster is referring to I feel. Bring it on!

All this seems to be leading us round in circles. Bulldog needs action! A card game will have to suffice for now. Dynamically moves to the card game wherever it is.

Well the conductor can't really give me the full tour of the engine, and besides there may even be burn't remains of Elizabeth in the boiler! So I would rather prefer Steve, but you are welcome to come. Can't take the heat here so you are coming up front to the boiler eh?

Yes Grease, keep working him over! I would like to dynamically move to the Engine with Steve if he is around, I would love a look up front!

Well at the moment I have been in conversations with a lot of the staff as to who they think the knife belongs to. So far there is a strong feeling that it belongs to Arin. Does anyone have a theory on this? Pass the potato salad Regis Schmelt, youre my only hope!

Mmmmmm, time for some lunch, I wonder if I will get to have my chat to Grease in private after lunch? Take a number Steve I was first.

Dynamic Movement Talk to Grease and Jim in dining car please. Bulldog has a question or two.

I will be in for a hand or two after I finish talking with Steve. Excellent lunch Schmelt!

Thanks so much for the tour of the brakes Brakes, its good to see everything is ship shape, and it was great to relieve some family memories of trains! Those brakes sure don't change much over the years. Dynamic Movement to talk to Steve Thomas in his cabin.

I just bought Cafe Corner and Green Grocer! They are massive and beautiful! Reviews coming soon.

Another Dynamic Movement I would like to accompany Brakes to inspect the brakes on this fine train, being raised from Train engineer stock myself (my pappy was a 3rd generation train engineer/brakeman) I wouldn't want anything untoward to happen to us on our journey and I would just like to familiarize myself with our safety arrangements. Is this ok Mr Brakes?

Looks like I have made an megablocks of myself in front of another lady! Sorry again Eleanor, its just I felt for sure you were a man! I really don't know my way around women all that well. I really don't know how to make it up to you..... Dynamic Movement to sit with Herman and friends.

Thanks, though it may be pricey in your country, if you ever get it, you wont be dissapointed! My endorsement cheque should arrive soon from TLC Glad to shift your habits to such an amazing set, its even better in real life!

I too will have a Dynamic movement to look around Car 2 for any maps or destinations we are heading to.